Chapter 13: Bipolar and Related Disorders (Objectives)

Question 1

describe the symptoms of bipolar 1, bipolar 2, and cyclothymic disorder

Question 2

distinguish between mania and hypomania

Question 3

identify the epidemiology of bipolar disorders

Question 4

discuss the biological, environment, and cognitive risk factors for the development of bipolar disorders

Question 5

formulate three nursing diagnoses that support care for a patient with mania

Question 6

describe the differences in care for the acute phase vs the maintence phase of mania and hypomania

Question 7

evaluate specific indications for the use of seclusion for a patent experiencing mania

Question 8

identify medications used for mood stabilization including lithium. anticonvulsant drugs, and second generation antipsychotics

Question 9

distinguish between signs of early and severe lithium toxicity

Question 10

identify five areas of patient and family teaching regarding lithium carbonate

Question 11

discuss the role of brain stimulation therapies such as ECT and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTSM) in treating bipolar

Question 12

identify psychological therapies that are used in treating the patient and family with bipolar disorder